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16-year-old shot while committing robbery in Soulard, police say
ST. LOUIS — Police say a teen was shot when he and three other people attempted to rob two people in a car in Soulard Saturday morning. The 16-year-old boy was dropped off at a hospital in critical condition. Police responded to Soulard where two victims described being approached...
1 dead after single car crash on I-170
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One person is dead Sunday following a single-car crash on Interstate-170. The crash happened before 1 p.m. in the Northbound lanes of I-170 near St. Charles Rock Road. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a black SUV rolled over and off of the northbound lanes and then struck a tree.
Father-son duo resurrects history, one headstone at a time
ST. LOUIS — In the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, a father and son are spending their summer brushing up on history – quite literally. Zach Leonard and his 10-year-old son Lincoln have embarked on an unusual project at Calvary Cemetery, armed with brushes, scrapers, and a special cleaning solution. Their mission? To restore long-neglected headstones to their former glory.
Messenger: A disturbing twist in the case of security guards who tackled BJC patient
ST LOUIS — Lawsuits sometimes become living, breathing things. They transform into something quite a bit different than when they were filed. So it is with Hughie Robinson vs. Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Man charged with murdering girlfriend in Dutchtown
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A 40-year-old man is charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend on Friday in Dutchtown. St. Louis prosecutors have charged Derrick A. Smith, of St. Louis, with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm in the death of the 38-year-old victim, who has not been identified publicly.
Family honors boy who drowned at St. Louis County camp 2 years ago
ST. LOUIS — The family of a boy who died at a St. Louis County summer camp in 2022 gathered to honor him Saturday. T.J. Mister's parents want to raise awareness for swim safety after he drowned. T.J. was 6 years old. "We're celebrating his life today," said Olga...
Cardinals send a message to Paul Goldschmidt that was a long time coming
The St. Louis Cardinals split a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves in an NL Wild Card clash on Saturday, little thanks to Paul Goldschmidt of course. The Cardinals first baseman has hardly looked like himself this season, and it couldn't come at a worse time for he or St. Louis. Goldy is in a contract year, and a staple of this Cardinals generation.
2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 41 Days (Lanell Carr Jr.)
Welcome, Hoosier fans to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! Over the next 100 days the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the 2024 roster in anticipation of the season opener on August 31st against the FIU Golden Panthers. Today, we look at veteran defensive lineman Lanell Carr Jr.
Marine Increases Water Rates Aug. 1
MARINE — The Marine Village Board held a lengthy discussion about how best to adjust water rates after Bond Madison announced it is increasing its rates to municipalities by $0.55 per 1,000 gallons starting Aug. 1. The Village bypassed increasing rates on June 1 as allowed by ordinance knowing...
Early morning shooting under investigation in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A shooting investigation is underway in Springfield. Springfield Police say, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 2100 block of South 15th Street just after 1 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived they found two males who had been shot. They were taken to the...
Police Looking For Four People After Park Vandalism
Surveillance photos captured four people vandalizing a Hillview park. There is 24-hour video surveillance at the Maryville Park and it caught the vandals in action. It happened on Tuesday between 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by Maryville Elementary School off Summers Drive. Two men and two women pushed porta-pot restrooms...
Nursing And Health Care Camp
For nearly two dozen area high school students, summer camp looks like the inside of a helicopter rather than sitting around the fire roasting marshmallows. That’s because these 20 students are enrolled in Webster University’s inaugural “Explorations in Nursing and Health Care” summer camp, a five-day program for students in high school who are interested in pursuing careers in nursing.
MMA fighter, St. Charles native Jena Bishop preps for huge PFL fight
FOX 2 NEWS — Jena Bishop is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist with a black belt in the discipline. She’s also an International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Champion. Now, the St. Charles native looks to add to her list of accomplishments in fighting. A professional MMA fighter, Jena has had a terrific first season as a […]
St. Louis man, woman hurt in crash in Fenton area
A St. Louis man and woman were injured Friday morning, July 19, in a two-vehicle accident at Hwy. 141 and Schneider Drive in the Jefferson County portion of Fenton, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 11:31 a.m., Michael R. Sippel, 65, of Fenton was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado...
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